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Should Your Restaurant Accept Mobile Payments?
By Jamie Johnson | March 20, 2023

Mobile payments provide a fast and easy way for restaurants to receive payments, but there are pros and cons to this method. Here is what you need to know.

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How Businesses Are Marketing Green Innovation
By Julie Thompson | March 20, 2023

Learn how your company can improve the environment while using eco-friendly consciousness as a marketing tactic.

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Time to Get Deep: Why CEOs Need to Embrace Mindfulness
By Julie Thompson | March 20, 2023

The attitude of the CEO impacts the entire company. Learn how mindfulness can create a more positive culture and foster success.

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How to Write a Company History
By Skye Schooley | March 20, 2023

A well-written company history on your website can do wonders in attracting customers to your brand. Here is how to write one.

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4 Genius Marketing Tactics Proven to Drive Leads for Businesses on a Budget
By Joy Gendusa | March 20, 2023

Generating good leads can seem difficult for small businesses. Learn what mistakes to avoid, and some budget-friendly tactics.

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Why Growing Employees Is Key to Growing Your Business
By Skye Schooley | March 20, 2023

There's a trend of employees leaving companies, seeking opportunity and upward mobility elsewhere. Here are three tips to prevent employee churn.

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The Truth Behind Stock Photos: What Works and What Doesn’t
By Sean Peek | March 16, 2023

Stock photos can add graphics to your online content without producing the images yourself. Learn to find quality photos to create better brand messaging.

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What Is Google Ads, and Why Should You Use It?
By Max Freedman | March 14, 2023

Here are some of the benefits of using Google Ads in your digital marketing strategy.

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The Influence of Leadership Styles: How Givers and Takers Match Up
By Sean Peek | March 13, 2023

Workplaces are full of all types of people, including givers, takers and matchers. Learn the pros and cons of various leadership styles.

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How to Become a Freelancer
By Arjun Kohli | March 13, 2023

Do you want to be a freelancer? Here are seven steps you need to take to get started.

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Hiring for Attitude Over Experience: What the Numbers Show
By Skye Schooley | March 13, 2023

Studies show that skilled and experienced employees with rotten attitudes fail quickly. Here's why you need to hire for attitude.

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How to Cash In on Your Excess Inventory
By Bennett Conlin | March 13, 2023

Businesses often deal with excess inventory that ties up cash and prevents you from investing in other areas. Learn how to turn excess inventory into cash.

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5 Ways a UX Designer Can Benefit Your Company
By Jamie Johnson | March 09, 2023

A user experience, or UX, designer makes products accessible and usable. Learn how a UX designer can optimize your offerings and help your small business.

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Do You Have a Toxic Employee Wreaking Havoc in Your Business?
By Skye Schooley | March 09, 2023

Learn how to spot toxic employees and develop strategies to ensure they don't ruin your business.

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How to Recognize and Support Employees With Impostor Syndrome
By Julie Thompson | March 08, 2023

When your employees feel inadequate, there are steps that you can take to help them overcome that self-doubt and improve their productivity.

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Amazon Business Features Your Small Business Can Use
By Max Freedman | March 06, 2023

Amazon Business offers useful features your business can use to boost sales and revenue. Here's how to take full advantage of Amazon Business tools.

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You’ve Got Leads, but Why Aren’t They Buying?
By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2023

Understand why leads aren't turning into sales and how to turn potential customers into buyers.

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Graphic Design Trends and Predictions for the Industry’s Future
By Lexie Lu | March 06, 2023

Lexie Lu, web designer and UX strategist, shares her insight on graphic design trends.

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The 5 Most Popular Types of 501(c)
By Deborah Sweeney | March 06, 2023

If you plan to form a nonprofit, it's important to know about the five most common types of 501(c) groups.

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Quality Data Only: How to Apply Data Minimization to Your Business
By Mark Fairlie | March 02, 2023

Reduce risks of data breaches and make better decisions using more accurate information by introducing data minimization procedures into your business.

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How the FMLA Applies to Your Small Business
By Skye Schooley | March 02, 2023

See how the Family and Medical Leave Act applies to your business and what you need to do to comply with its regulations.

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90 Days to Prove Yourself: The Power of a Probationary Period
By Julie Thompson | March 02, 2023

Giving an employee a probationary period has advantages. It allows them to achieve more and offers the company a chance to see if training is necessary.

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Use Role-Playing to Engage Your Sales Force
By Mark Fairlie | March 01, 2023

Sales skills can be taught, and role-playing is a great way to improve them. Here are tips and examples to incorporate role-playing into your training.

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A Guide to Environmental Issues in the Workplace
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2023

Environmental issues in the workplace are a growing concern. Learn how to manage these five common workplace environmental issues.

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Supply Chain Finance or Invoice Factoring: Which Is Better for Managing Cash Flow?
By Sean Peek | February 28, 2023

How to assess if supply chain finance is right for your business or if invoice factoring would work better for your company’s needs?

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Dose of Motivation: 52 Inspirational Quotes About Success by Influential CEOs
By Alan Rabinowitz | February 28, 2023

Here are 52 inspirational quotes and business advice from uber-successful CEOs you won’t want to miss.

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Decision Support Systems Applications and Uses
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Entrepreneurs and managers use decision support systems to help them understand and evaluate what choices are available to them. Here’s what you should know.

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Management Theory of Henry Gantt
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023
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The Management Theory of Peter Drucker: Key Terms
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023
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Breaking into the Film and Television Industries
By Chad Brooks | February 21, 2023

So you want to be an actor. Or maybe a producer. What about an editor? Here's what you need to know about getting into the entertainment industry.